The religious right claim to have the right to stop you from

[malaise]

your right to an abortion or birth control pills, but if you leave water for thirsty migrants, the COn and his folks will throw you in prison.

This is one fucked up version of Christianity

[DFW]

1. That IS Christianity today in America

Just like the Republican party of today doesn't much resemble the one that won the White House in 1860 or 1864.

[Jeffersons Ghost]

6. Trump-trolls masquerading as Christians do not follow the teachings of Jesus...

Nor do they adhere to the Ten Commandments of Moses, for that matter.

[bobbieinok]

23. They would say it's not complete--says zip re abortion, homosexuality

Sites like slacktivist at patheos and thewartburgwatch.com have on-going discussions about the new necessary mark's of a 'true Christian' as defined by Evangelical leaders.

*strongly anti-abortion

*strongly anti-homosexuality

*unwavering belief in 'young earth creationism'

*white, white, white
[slacktivist shows in many posts how Evngelicalism was developed to bolster white supremacy!]

[TrogL]

61. You forgot anti-evolution

[bobbieinok]

63. You are so right!! Hard to believe it got left off the 10 commandments!

[Larrybanal]

52. but those trump trolls

seem to be all the evangelicals in america...it is more about praying for money than god

[onecaliberal]

10. No it's not. It is only the republican version.

[pazzyanne]

26. Right on, onecaliberal!

It is twisting the Christian teachings to fit their twisted narrative.

[onecaliberal]

27. Exactly. They do not follow Christ in any way shape or form.

[the_sly_pig]

33. The republican version...

Is the only version visible. Where are the moderate Christians and their voices? Nowhere.

[onecaliberal]

41. They're everywhere, the corporate media doesn't tell you about them. Who do you think supports all

The charitable organizations to help children and women here and around the world. And so much more.

[the_sly_pig]

74. Hmph.... another silent majority eh?

I am not a christian but I certainly believe in Christ’s teachings. I give to charity, I volunteer at non profits as do many. My question is where are the Protestant and Catholic organizations publicly combating these Pharisees? Nowhere. And becoming more irrelevant day by day.

[malaise]

75. 100% but remember they used to be at the top of the said food chain

and continue to enrich themselves.
Money and power are their only god.

[onecaliberal]

77. I agree and you certainly do not have to call yourself a Christian to do good things

[canetoad]

42. I'll tell you where they're NOT

Out praying loudly on street corners.

[Blue_true]

47. There are a lot of Christian people opposing Trump.

But they are not trying to force their way into issues of state like the rightwing evangelicals are.

[Progressive Jones]

50. The religious right spends mountains of cash and endless energy

attempting to make us believe that they are some sort of majority. It's a damned PR campaign that's been going on for years.

I'm not any kind of a subscriber to Christianity, but I've spent my entire life in a "Catholic environment" (Chicagoland). Aside from the hardcore anti-abortion crowd, the majority of Catholics in my orbit are moderate people who believe in the words and deeds attributed to Jesus. And yes, they are all upset with the clergy sexual abuse (pedophilia) scandals, and other problems within their church. They do good things for their communities, and as Catholics are taught, they believe in working toward social justice.

For the life of me, I can't understand why American Catholics don't pull back from The Vatican, and form a new, moderate version of their church for the future.

[calimary]

60. Kinda sounds like it.

[mickswalkabout41]

2. There's actually an interesting read

Psychological studies show that conservative leaning people experienced much more fear at early stages of development then more liberal leaning folks. It was actually a European study. It seems that most Christian based belief systems rule the masses by fear. Add to that the white supremest movement and it makes perfect sense.

[malaise]

9. Makes perfect sense

[docgee]

29. Doesn't necessarily have to be in early years.

I know quite a few 9/11 born again xtians.

[Fritz Walter]

69. I, too, prefer that abbreviation

While its origin is in the Greek letter chi, I prefer to let it signify the algebraic symbol X for 'variable.' As their ascribing certain political positions to the new testament varies according to their own personal beliefs.

X can also stand for unknown value...

[docgee]

71. Yeah, I have to agree with you there.

[kimbutgar]

3. These people did not develop beyond their brain stem and live in fear constantly of some strange

" other" phenomena that is going to come get them. Better not look under you bed there might be an undocumented immigrant who is ms13 and wants to rape you and your women. Steal your stuff and spread Ebola.

[atreides1]

4. Constantinian Christianity

https://www.ethicsdaily.com/constantinian-christianity-cms-12212/


In 312 C.E., Constantine, on the night before the Battle of the Milvian Bridge, dreamed that Christ was instructing him to place His sign (a monogram combining X and P, the first letters of Christ’s name) on the soldiers’ shields. For the first time, the symbol of Christ, the Prince of Peace, become one with the instruments of death, war, and conquest.

[defacto7]

49. Stange thing is Constantine worshiped Sol Invictus

the sun god at the time. The story of the vision and dream before the Milvian bridge battle was added years later by his biographer Eusebius when it was important to solidify Constantine's power over the masses through the chosen monotheistic religion (Christianity). There's a monument that was built right after the battle that depicts the battle's progression. It starts with Sol Invictus, then there's another Sol Invictus in the middle of the battle and it ends with a meeting of Sol Invictus with Constantine. No dream, no Christ, no sign, no vision. Eusebius admitted to making "medicinal fictions" for the sake of Christ and the church.

I could say a lot more about Constantine but this is enough. He was not a nice man... oops Saint.

That's not to take away from the loving Christ becoming a weapon of war, it's just to add that Christianity became a weapon of war and of politics even from its inception.

[sarcasmo]

5. Scary thing, Pence would agree and that's why I don't want Trump Impeached.

Harris/Beto can beat Trump in 2020.

[Oneironaut]

7. The same group that says the presence of LGBT people violates their freedom of religion.

They have the right for you not to exist. Anyone who doesn’t adhere to their beliefs is violating their rights.

[malaise]

12. Their way or die

[docgee]

30. Can we put them all in Texas and build a wall around that?

[Blue_true]

48. Then.

Mexico will surely pay for a wall on it's border to keep those fools out of Mexico.

[G_j]

8. too busy to read their own book?

35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’

37 “Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? 38 When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? 39 When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’

40 “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’

[malaise]

11. I'm a long time atheist but I live by one creed

Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

Some values loke those you mentioned demonstrate basic humanity in or outside of religion.
How do you lock people up for providing water to the thirsty?

There are no words for these racist monsters.

[FiveGoodMen]

59. I've seen them refer to that as a parable

Meaning, I guess, that it's meant to teach some lesson to someone ... else.

[saidsimplesimon]

13. Reminds me of a few George Carlin quotes.

"Religion is just mind control. I would never want to be a member of a group whose symbol was a guy nailed to two pieces of wood."

Then there is Richard Pryor, "There's a lot more hypocrisy than before. Racism has gone back underground."

[malaise]

14. +1,000

I'd pay money to hear Carlin on the Con

[mr_lebowski]

40. He is sooooo very missed in these times. RIP George Carlin ... (nt)

[kairos12]

15. Instead of WWJD it's WTF

[Mr.Bill]

16. Sadly, I'm beginning to understand

why Hunter S. Thompson shot himself in the head when he did.

[ProudProgressiveNow]

17. KR NT

[yuiyoshida]

18. Even worse if you are not Christian....

I have had them chasing me down street, acting like they are trying to save me from the horrors of Buddhism and how I need to change religions really fast so I wouldn't go to their "Hell".

[rickford66]

19. The Old Testament was called "Old" for a reason.

I was under the impression that Christianity technically started with The New Testament. The change was from a vengeful God to a loving God. Hard for many GOPers to comprehend I guess.

[defacto7]

51. Christ said, "I come not to destroy the law (old testament)

but to fulfill it". So the weird OT is still the law I guess. Why am I quoting scripture? I'm atheist.

[rickford66]

53. I'm an unbeliever also, but ....

let's stone the adulterer in the WH. He "believes" the Old Time Religion.

[defacto7]

57. Amen

[bobbieinok]

20. Amen!! Preach it loud and clear!!

[griloco]

21. Because migrants misuse the water...

They wanna drink it knowing full well it's for walking on or turning to wine.

[GoneOffShore]

22. Now that is genuinely funny.

[malaise]

34. DUzy

[lunatica]

37. Good one!

[titanicdave]

24. I Call....

.....BULLSHIT.....this is in....NO....WAY......any ......REAL.....example of Christianity.....

[busterbrown]

25. Follow the Money! Ha!

The More people who attend Church the more money goes into Tithe !

[malaise]

62. That' the absolute truth

Didn't one of the snake oil salesmen call on the gullible to pay for his jet?

[catbyte]

66. No kidding. Pastor needs a new Gulfstream jet & the Queen Lady (whatever wives are called) needs

bigger lines of credit at Harry Winston and Saks.

I can just see Jesus now:

[redstatebluegirl]

28. Christians who do not speak out loudly against the crazy people on the right claiming

their religion are just as bad. If you truly live by the Bible, good for you, if not, and you let these people hijack your religion you are just a guilty being silent.

[Buckeyeblue]

31. The New Christians are all about spreading the love of hatred

They hate women who are subservient to men. They hate any member of the LGBT crowd (and their straight friends). They hate that white people are loosing their majority status. They hate atheists.

They hate all of this so much that they are willing to damn themselves to eternal poverty at the hands of the very rich in order to see their worldview become a reality.

[dlk]

32. The Religious Right is All About Patriarchy and White Male Supremacy

They are missing the actual Christianity piece in their teachings. Frankly, it would be more accurate to refer to the religious right at the religious wrong.

[malaise]

38. I think that like attracts like

and snake oil sales men find like minded folks among women-hating, racist, corrupt politicians. They share common interests.
They all prey on the gullible and begin with Let us Pray/thoughts and prayers.
Way more people died from gun crimes in this US this month than from any border crossing folks' criminal behavior. They make up stuff to create fear and then prey on that fear.

[lark]

35. The term 'religious right" is a total misnomer.

The religious right that is subservient to drumpf is not in the least bit Christian in the meaning shown in the Bible. They are haters who use religion to prop themselves and their egos up because otherwise they'd have to face the emptiness inside of nothing but greed nd hate. Their "religion" isn't about religion, but about hate for the others and joining together with like minded haters. Best proof of this - the gleeful, vicious way these self-styled Christians reacted to babies being thrown in cages and sent off to some "foster" home with no tracking of where they went and no plans to ever reunite them with the parents from whom they were stolen. For all we know, they were sold to child sex slavers, like drumpf used to hang with. No proof of that, but then we have no idea where those hundreds of children disappeared to.

[Haggis for Breakfast]

45. There used to be a bumper sticker that read:

The Religious Right is Neither.

[lunatica]

36. When I saw border officials destroying water bottles in the desert

I felt that act should be a crime of attempted murder. And their laughter should be one of the counts brought against them. The most gut twisting thing about it is that people wouldn’t know until they arrived at that spot.

[malaise]

39. +1,000

These are monsters

[Roland99]

43. Indeed. Pseudo Christianity is a vile disease

[rickyhall]

44. If Jesus ever does return Orange Dickhead would deport him.

[fierywoman]

46. It's like they've turned the Golden Rule into: you only get to decide stuff if you

shit on a gold toilet.

[spanone]

54. K&R...👍🏼👍🏼

[ProudLib72]

55. Now, M, you know how you feel about the Royals?

That's kind of the way I feel about modern Christians... and I do think parallels can be drawn.

[fleabiscuit]

56. "Gods always behave like the people who make them." Zora Neale Hurston.

[jls4561]

58. I have no problem with religion

But I have a large problem with hypocrites. Of all religions.

[keithbvadu2]

64. Religious freedom?

Religious freedom?

Cool: I must/cannot do it because of my religious beliefs.
..... I decide for myself.

Cool?: You must/cannot do it because of my religious beliefs.
..... I decide for you.

Uncool?: I must/cannot do it because of your religious beliefs.
..... You decide for me?

[malaise]

65. Perfectly stated

[panader0]

67. This isn't too far from where I live:

I have had many migrants pass through my land. I have fed them and clothed them.
Once when I was adding a room to the house two guys showed up and I put them to work with me, then bacon and eggs, a few brews, and a ride to the river.
It's pretty hard to get north from here. There are BPatrol stops on every road north.
Two years ago in St David, Az., a Mormon town past the stops, a young man walked
out of the trees. Hungry and thirsty, he had walked around the stops. He said he
lived in N. Carolina, worked at a furniture factory and had gone home to Mexico for his
father's funeral. He offered 5,000 dollars for a ride to N.C. I knew who to call,
and in a half hour he was on his way home. He wasn't lying.
Come to think of it, I never saw a dime.....
The most touching time was when I walked out early and saw over a dozen migrants
walking quietly through the trees. One young woman carried a small baby. They looked at
me, with sorrow and fear in their eyes. I don't know what happened to them.
The number of migrants is much lower than it was back then.

[malaise]

68. You are a truly decent human being

[panader0]

70. Igualmente sis.

[Initech]

72. They are a bunch of psychopaths.

I'm sure that Jesus would just love them!

[Scurrilous]

73. K&R

[sarcasmo]

76. Republi Con Jesus bible is all about Misogyny and Hate.